Easter Rising: The IRA Blog’s Namesake

Our Irish Republican Party staged a rebellion of great magnitude in 1916.  The incident(s), now referred to as “Easter Rising”, consisted of seven glorious days of fighting by our brave IRA comrades.

On Monday of Easter Week, four organized battalions attacked a number of forts, disarming guardsmen and carrying out forceful attacks.  Numerous buildings were captured, including the Royal College of Surgeons office.

British forces began to retaliate in an organized fashion on Tuesday.  In response to the defensive efforts, many IRA volunteers were forced to return home.

116 British casualties were reported, including 16 policemen.  Many others were wounded.  We lost 318 brave men.  Their efforts secured our place in the eyes of the British; our aims were finally taken seriously.